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Elona Elezi

DW Albanian correspondent reporting from Tirana

Elona has been a journalist since 2005. She reports from Albania on human rights, geopolitics, migration and the environment.

Elona joined DW in 2012, first as an intern and then as a correspondent for Albania and the Western Balkans. She studied journalism at the University of Tirana and then completed her master's degree in "European Studies and Governance" at the University of Bonn.

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Vezirja — Albania's first drag queen

Alex Seitaj created the character of Vezirja after years of being bullied. Today, he is an inspiration to the community.
EqualityJanuary 16, 202403:12 min
Migrants walk over the mountainous border between Greece and Albania

Albanians divided over migrant camp deal with Italy

While some see the deal as a way to thank Italy for taking in Albanians over the years, others aren't as enthusiastic.
PoliticsNovember 14, 202302:47 min
European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (l) alongside Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama (r) in Tirana (September 21, 2021)

Albania tightens its control over the press

Courting controversy at the outset of his third term, PM Rama has set up a new state agency for media and information.
PoliticsSeptember 28, 2021
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (right) look at each other as they pose for a family photo with other leaders after the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Tirana, Albania, February 28, 2024

Arms for Ukraine: Can the Western Balkans help?

Arms for Ukraine: Can the Western Balkans help?

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy would like to produce arms with the countries of the Western Balkans. Is this feasible?
PoliticsMarch 28, 2024
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Albania: Roma folk music with a classical twist

Albania: Roma folk music with a classical twist

Rexhino Lufta grew up surrounded by Roma folk music and now composes soundtracks for movies and documentaries.
CultureJanuary 8, 202402:35 min
Albania is struggling to find qualified workers

Albania: Investors hampered by lack of qualified workers

Albania: Investors hampered by lack of qualified workers

Albania has become attractive for foreign investors. But companies are struggling to find qualified workers.
BusinessJuly 24, 202304:18 min
People holding up banners and flags at a protest rally

Kosovo war trial: More resentment between Kosovo and Serbia?

Kosovo war trial: More resentment between Kosovo and Serbia?

The Kosovo war crimes trial in The Hague could exacerbate tensions between Kosovo and Serbia.
ConflictsApril 5, 2023
A policeman stands guard outside the Iranian Embassy in Tirana, Albania, September 7, 2022

Albania blames Iran for cyberattacks

Albania blames Iran for cyberattacks

Albania has accused Iran of orchestrating a series of cyberattacks against the country. Iran denies responsibility.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 2022
The Adriatic at Karaburun in Vlora, Albania

Albania tiptoes slowly towards wind power

Albania tiptoes slowly towards wind power

Albania has enough wind for a thriving wind power sector, but progress has been slowed by a number of obstacles.
ClimateSeptember 12, 2022
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